About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Insurance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

---

What You’ll Do

Confidential Client’s Data & Analytics team seeks an entry-level Associate Data Analyst to turn raw data into actionable insights that support business decisions across the organization. This is a hands-on role that balances routine reporting, data validation, and collaboration with stakeholders to deliver clear, reliable analytics.

• Collect, organize, validate, and analyze data from multiple business systems to identify trends and produce forecasts.
• Write, update, and maintain SQL queries, reports, and Power BI dashboards to track KPIs, quality, timeliness, and compliance.
• Conduct routine audits of systems and databases to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and security.
• Validate and reconcile data from multiple sources; identify discrepancies and escalate or resolve as appropriate.
• Respond to ad hoc data requests and perform analyses balancing turnaround time with accuracy.
• Prepare and present clear visualizations and reports for non-technical stakeholders; document report logic and data definitions.
• Support automation of recurring reporting tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual errors.
• Assist with Systems Service Requests (SSRs) and collaborate with senior analysts and management on analytical solutions.
• Apply basic statistical methods (trend analysis, variance analysis, forecasting) to support decision-making.

This role is primarily based out of the City of Binghamton, NY home office and offers a hybrid schedule (onsite collaboration plus remote work during the week).

---

What We’re Looking For

• 0–2 years of experience in data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, or a related field.
• Experience working with large datasets and reporting tools.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
• Solid SQL skills — querying, joins, aggregations are required.
• Intermediate Power BI experience is required.
• Strong organization and time-management skills; ability to prioritize and meet timelines without sacrificing quality.
• Clear written and verbal communication; ability to translate technical findings for non-technical stakeholders.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred (per company job posting).

---

Nice-to-Have

• Familiarity with basic statistical techniques applied to business metrics (forecasting, variance analysis).
• Creative approach to data visualization and dashboard design.
• Experience documenting data definitions and maintaining a data dictionary.

---

Work Arrangement & Eligibility

• Location: City of Binghamton, NY (hybrid schedule).
• Employment: You will be employed directly by Confidential Client.
• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

---

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience with reporting, BI tools, and cross-functional business analytics.
• Hybrid work model for a balance of collaboration and remote focus time.
• Opportunity to grow technical skills (Power BI, SQL, reporting automation) within an established Insurance organization.
• Collaborative team environment and exposure to strategic analytics work.

---

Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.